• Fixed-term position – 15-month Maternity leave.
• Full-Time – 76 hours per fortnight
• Location Melbourne (Flexible)
• Salary range: $90,661-$94,802 + salary packaging + super.

In this position, it is a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individual, as set out in state relevant Equal Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination and Discrimination Acts.

Want to work in an exciting role within a rapidly growing organisation that makes a difference? Are you passionate about strengthening the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations? And ensuring children have access to high-quality, sustainable, culturally safe, and secure services in the early childhood education and care sector? If this sounds like you, we might just have your perfect job!

About the role

The Project Officer – Community Partner will support SNAICC as it commences multiple streams of work with the Department of Education on the Connected Beginnings and Community Child Care Fund Restricted (CCCFR) Expansion projects. The Project Officer – Community Partner will, under the guidance of the Senior Project Officer – Community Partners, focus on developing support and advocacy strategies for the 20 new CCCFR sites being established. This role will work closely with the Connected Beginnings project, community leaders and local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations (ACCOs) to best meet community needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander
• Is willing to travel to remote and very remote communities.
• Has a broad knowledge and understanding of issues impacting upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, with a commitment to the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality documents, evidence-based reports, and submission.
• Has demonstrated experience and ability to work and liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations; and facilitate their involvement in consultations and community strengthening processes.
• Has an understanding of, or interest in developing, a good working knowledge of the Australian children’s education and care sector, current issues and emerging trends within the National Quality Framework.
• Has experience in project management including the ability to work collaboratively with project stakeholders, develop and implement project work plans and meet deadlines.
• Has excellent workplace skills including the ability to work as part of a team from diverse cultural backgrounds, to manage competing demands and to seek and offer support as appropriate.

About SNAICC

Established in 1981, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the national non-government peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. SNAICC’s vision is that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families are protected, our communities determine their own futures, and our cultural identity is valued. We work to amplify the voice of community and the sector for the fulfilment of the rights of our children.

SNAICC plays a key role in the following areas:

• Research and policy development, with high-level leadership, policy and sector representation
• Training and resource design, development and delivery including topics such as early childhood development, partnerships, family support, trauma, and cultural competency.
• Support for sector development, membership, and networking.

Why join SNAICC?

• Inclusive positive team culture
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Attractive salary
• Salary Packaging ($15,900 tax free salary component and an additional component of up to $2,650 tax-free to be spent on meals entertainment / accommodation & venue hire – subject to Government regulations)
• Leave loading
• Cultural leave provisions
• Flexible work arrangements

next steps

For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website.

Initial inquiries and specific questions about the role to Recruitment by [email protected], using the subject line: Project Officer - Community Partner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

SNAICC reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.

SNAICC is committed to everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our Child safe practices and policies.

SNAICC does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time – thank you. Please be advised that SNAICC is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted outside of its recruitment process.